Topic:Obstetrics and gynecology

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[edit] Welcome to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Obstetrics and gynecology is a diverse specialty of medicine encompassing the study of fertility, prenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum care as well as the treatment of diseases and conditions predominantly, but not exclusively, of the female reproductive system.

The department of Obstetric and Gynecology is a division of the Wikiversity School of Medicine. The aims and objectives of the school are to provide students with an up-to-date and comprehensive learning resource in the field of Obsterics and Gynecology. The learning outcomes and core curriculum are below.

[edit] Participants

Active participants can be editors, teachers or students and can play a role in any area they like. If you are interested in participating or you have ideas for the department, please discuss.

DónalMcK 05:59, 24 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Learning Outcomes

This specialty has many learning outcomes and are divided into knowledge, skills and case-based learning. It is best to study this specialty in that order. For too long, medical students have been asked to perform clinical skills without knowing exactly why they are asking a specific question or performing a particular part of an examination. The format of this department allows a structured pathway to learning these skills more effectively.

The ideal method of learning for a student in this field is to acquire knowledge, develop skills and then perform these skills in a case scenario. The most effective way to get the most out of the cases is to have a friend read it to you and ask the questions. Your friend will play the part of both the patient and the examiner, while you play the role of the doctor. Case-based learning is the gold-standard method of education in medicine, but it must be preceded by knowledge and skills.

[edit] Knowledge

[edit] Obstetrics

General Obstetrics:

Medical Problems in Pregnancy:

Antenatal Problems:

Fetal Disorders:

Complications of Delivery:

Operative Delivery:

Problems in the Puerperium:

[edit] Gynecology

General Gynecology:

Disorders of Childhood and Puberty:

Vulval Disorders:

Vaginal Disorders:

Cervical Disorders:

Uterine Disorders:

Fallopian Tube Disorders:

Ovarian Disorders:

Other Gynecological Problems:

[edit] Genitourinary Medicine

General Genitourinary Medicine:

Urinary Disorders in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sexually Transmitted Infections:

[edit] Skills

The ability to further develop one's skills in Obstetrics and Gynecology is enhanced by a prior knowledge of anatomy, physiology, symptomatology and diseases and conditions. Skills can be well performed without it, but the student will not know why they are asking specific questions and performing certain parts of the examination.

History taking, examinations and investigative analysis should be practiced thoroughly with a sound knowledge of the presenting complaint and the epidemiology and clinical features of the diseases and conditions contained within its differential diagnosis. The student should stick to this structure or develop their own; either way there must be a structure.